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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,189.78, 63,708.24 and 35,312.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,189.78, 63,708.24 and 35,312.50 is: 48,705.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,189.78 : 63,708.24 = 35,312.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,189.78/63,708.24 = 35,312.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,189.78x = 63,708.24 × 35,312.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,189.78x = 2,249,697,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,697,225/46,189.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,705.52

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